Southwest Orem area planning (Geneva Road and temple site)
Staff asked whether the city should revisit general plan designations in the southwest area now that an LDS temple is planned there. After an online neighborhood meeting in May 2020 (2,600 notices sent, 34 residents attended), a survey favored a staff 'Option 2'; Mayor Brunst said he liked it with some adjustments. No plan change had been adopted as of May 26, 2020.
- Where it stands
- In review
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Southwest Orem near Geneva Road
- Applicant
- City of Orem
Every hearing and vote
January 28, 2020 · City Council
Southwest area planning near the planned LDS temple (work session)
Discussed
Staff asked whether the council wanted to alter earlier approved plans for the southwest area given the announced temple site, and showed concept options including a trail network. City Manager Jamie Davidson said changing density would require updating engineering studies, master plans, the General Plan and impact fees, a process that could take over a year. Mayor Brunst said the discussion should wait for confirmation from the church about the temple. Council Member David Spencer said the city should also plan for areas that may be annexed in the future. No action was taken.
March 10, 2020 · City Council
Southwest Orem general plan options near the temple site (work session)
Discussed
Bench said the question was whether to keep current zoning or consider other options now that a temple is coming. Realtors consulted by staff suggested commercial potential if density changes. Staff said changes would require updated impact fee studies, redesigned sewer lift stations and 6 to 12 months of hearings. Mayor Brunst wanted resident input and a neighborhood meeting and a look at what other cities did around temples. Council Member Brent Sumner said he was not excited about high density and wanted more information; Council Member Terry Peterson agreed with Sumner. City Manager Jamie Davidson said property owners were calling about developing in ways inconsistent with the General Plan. The council agreed to a neighborhood meeting.
March 31, 2020 · City Council
Southwest Orem area: other temple sites (work session)
Discussed
Staff reported what surrounding areas look like at the Draper, Mount Timpanogos, Jordan River, Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain and Payson temples. Public meetings were not possible because of the pandemic. Davidson said the council will need to discuss the general plan soon.
May 26, 2020 · City Council
Southwest area general plan review (work session)
Discussed
Planning Division Manager Jason Bench said 2,600 notices went out for an online neighborhood meeting attended by 34 residents, and a follow-up survey favored Option 2. The council discussed density, PRD requirements, UDOT plans, trails and lift station needs. Bench said not everyone favored Option 2. Mayor Brunst said he liked it with some adjustments.